The Taliban, which regained power in Afghanistan in August 2021, has made headlines in recent months for its controversial stance on women’s rights. If reports are to be believed, this trend continues to grow, as proved by new media accounts stating that the Taliban regime has stopped issuing driving licences to Afghan women in Kabul and the other provinces.
ANI and other news agencies report that before the Taliban came to power again, Afghan women driving in major cities like Kabul was a normal sight. However, local media says that the Taliban has now stopped distributing driving licences to women, which is further proof that the situation of human rights and women’s rights has worsened in the nation. Added to the acute food shortage in Afghanistan, the infringement of women’s rights is bringing up a dire picture of the state of affairs in the country.
For example, in a recent decree, the Taliban regime banned girls above sixth grade from attending school—a move that attracted global condemnation. According to international data, Afghanistan now has more than 23 million people grappling with food insecurity and needs assistance. Reports suggest that around 95 per cent of the country’s population is now dealing with insufficient food availability and consumption.